Lunar Eclipse

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What occurs when the Moon passes completely into the Umbra during a lunar eclipse?

  • The Moon disappears from view
  • A partial lunar eclipse occurs
  • A total lunar eclipse occurs (correct)
  • A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs

What is the term for the alignment of the Moon, Earth, and Sun for an eclipse?

  • Orbital Alignment
  • Eclipse Season
  • Lunar Phase
  • Syzygy (correct)

What is the result of the Earth blocking some of the sun's light during a lunar eclipse?

  • The Moon appears blue
  • The Moon appears red (correct)
  • The Moon appears brighter
  • The Moon appears smaller

What type of lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon does not fully move into the Umbra?

<p>Partial Lunar Eclipse (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outer, lighter shadow that causes a penumbral lunar eclipse?

<p>Penumbra (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the region from which the occluding body appears entirely contained within the disc of the light source?

<p>Antumbra (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the feature of total and annular solar eclipses caused by the rugged lunar surface?

<p>Baily's beads effect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During a solar eclipse, when can we see the corona, the Sun's upper atmosphere?

<p>Only during totality (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to view a solar eclipse, except during totality?

<p>With special solar viewing glasses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of eclipse occurs when the moon is farthest from the Earth in its orbit?

<p>Annular solar eclipse (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of a lunar eclipse?

<p>The Earth blocking sunlight from reaching the moon (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the darkest and central part of the shadow during an eclipse?

<p>Umbra (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when the Moon casts a shadow on the Earth, causing the sun to go dark?

<p>Solar Eclipse (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of identifying the umbra and penumbra during an eclipse?

<p>To understand the path of the shadow on Earth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of a lunar eclipse?

<p>The Earth passes in front of the Moon (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the outer portion of the shadow cone during an eclipse?

<p>Penumbra (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of an object passing in front of the Sun, blocking its light?

<p>Solar Eclipse (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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